Move out of Mass.
p.s. The congregation president made an appeal for more donations. I almost laughed.
As a Jew, it is infuriating. Several years ago I went to our local Temple for Passover. (we only have one in our County, not many Jews, so they bring in Rabbi’s for the big holidays). For this Seder they brought in a woman Rabbi from LA. As we were going through the Seder ritual which includes an explanation and symbolism of everything on the seder plate, there was a new item. It was an “orange.” We were told that the orange on the plate represented the plight of the LGBTQ community. I just started laughing. Actually howling with laughter. I got so many dirty looks. I said to my table mates, are you telling me that gays in Hollywood are being equated to the Jewish slaves leaving Egypt? SEIROUSLY? Last time I went to a Seder in a synagogue.
Happy New Year.
I had the best roast last night...
Go to the nearest Chabad Center. They teach Torah, the Writings and the Prophets.
that’s not a real Jewish rabbi in that
he’s no right to prostitute the prayer service for his personal political propaganda purposes
I’d seek out another synagogue to pray at, if at all possible
Take your dues and your membership and leave!
Go to an Orthodox synagogue. You can’t go wrong with Chabad.
https://www.centralmasschabad.com/templates/section_cdo/aid/2301977/jewish/Shul.htm
When I go to a Chinese restaurant, I know I’m in a good place when I see lots of Chinese people eating there. When you go to an Orthodox synagogue and see lots of religious looking people there, you know you’re in a good place too.
Going to a Reformed or Conservative synagogue in this day and age of PC madness, is like eating Chinese food at a shopping mall food court.
What a shame your rabbi wants to lead people into the ovens.
He needs to learn history.
Many years ago I complemented my Reform Rabbi at my synagogue in overland Park for staying out of politics. He continues to stay off the subject. As he knows 40% of the population might be conservative.
He understood his demographics. Most Reform Rabbi’s do not and have turned off their community by engaging in politics.
We have had associate rabbis who did engage politically but they normally stayed for only three year.
Judaism doesn't talk about the afterlife much. You're supposed to be "good" in the life you have.
Many seem to find that unsatisfying, and are easily excited by ideas of politically organized social utopia. Did you know that in early Communist Russia, the Jews were very prominent, although that worm turned when the anti-Semitic Stalin got control?
I know, from having Jewish family members (although I'm so not-formally religious that I don't consider myself Jewish). They are absolute suckers for the Democratic spiel.
Another factor for much older Jews is a concern for Israel (which younger Jews don't have). The older Jews thought that the Democrats were the most pro-Israel party, perhaps by virtue of being the least overtly Christian. They passed their understandable persecution complexes (WW II Germany, their parent's pogroms) down to their kids, who forgot the reasons for them.
Useful idiots.
But then, many people are, regardless of demographic.
I’m not Jewish, but I would suggest finding a Chabad synagogue.
I good friend of mine is a Chabad rabbi. Some interesting exchanges between a Chabad rabbi and a Southern Baptist goy. Goyim goyim gone!
Probably not, at least not one that isn't liberal.
The dilemma of putting up with a moron who inserts his politics into holy services to remain in a congregation you know, moving on where you'd be new, or trying to get the idiot fired, is a very common issue these days in any faith. Organizing a group of Elders who share your sentiments and confronting him together to tell him to quit it or leave might work. Cut off the money and see how fast he'll reform, leave, or get removed.
You’ve got a bit too long of a commute but I went to the BEST ROSH HASHANA SERVICE IN THE WORLD for non leftists. Dennis Prager delivers the most beautiful, meaningful services I could imagine. No politics, but we all know his, and he focuses on Gd and life and religion. It is so nice not being hit with the phony gods of leftism like in most synagogues. Any Los Angeles FReepers who don’t need a perfectly Orthodox service (amazing cantors and musicians, electricity etc) should do all they can to attend Prager’s High HolyDays.
Just when you think you can get away from politics for a few hours.
Wow, don’t think it’s much better in our churches. Even the “conservative” types can get dangerous sometimes.